SVNS 2
| Current seasons: | |
| 2026 SVNS 2 | |
| Sport | Rugby sevens |
|---|---|
| First season | 2026 |
| No. of teams | 6 (men's) 6 (women's) |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
The SVNS 2 (officially the HSBC SVNS 2) is an annual series of rugby sevens tournaments for national teams run by World Rugby that includes men's and women's events. Sponsored by banking group HSBC, it is the second tier of competition below SVNS. Teams on the respective men's and women's tours of the series compete for promotion to the first tier.[1][2]
The 2026 SVNS 2 season will comprise three tournaments. The top four teams in aggregate points will advance to the SVNS World Championship.[3][4]
Teams
The six men's teams and six women's teams expected to compete at the 2026 SVNS 2.
Men's teams
Women's teams
Historical results
Results by season – Men
Summary of the top six placegetters for each series:
| Series | Season | Rds | Champion | Second | Third | Fourth | Fifth | Sixth | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 2026 | 1 |
Results by season – Women
Summary of the top six placegetters for each series:
| Series | Season | Rds | Champion | Second | Third | Fourth | Fifth | Sixth | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 2026 | 1 |
References
- ^ worldrugby.org. "World Rugby unveils evolved SVNS model | World Rugby". www.world.rugby. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ "HSBC SVNS launches in Dubai with destinations for all three levels locked in, stars confirmed and a new format to excite fans". HSBC SVNS Series | Official Website. 25 November 2025. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ Williamson, Nathan (27 November 2025). "SVNS World Series: Everything you need to know about the new-look format". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ "How the revamped global sevens rugby season format works". HSBC SVNS Series | Official Website. 28 November 2025. Retrieved 19 December 2025.